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This document summarizes the first episode of a faculty seminar on virtual worlds held on January 29, 2008. It introduces the topic of virtual worlds and discusses some of the key concepts to be covered, including differences between online, virtual, and real worlds and communities. It also provides basic statistics on the size of virtual worlds and their users, noting their diversity and international participation. Finally, it suggests that virtual worlds will continue to evolve rapidly over the next 10 years as new capabilities and applications emerge.












































































































